Design Studies Teacher – 1.0 FTE - Temporary
North High School Campus
Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest public
charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in eight campuses throughout the city. We
offer educational programming through a distinctive Direct Instruction Teaching and Learning
Framework (DITLF) that has been refined and developed within the Alberta context for students
from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where
the four pillars of our charter, namely academic excellence, character development, parental
involvement and staff leadership are valued and fostered.
The following position will be open at the North High School Campus of Foundations for
the Future Charter Academy to begin August 18, 2026 until January 29, 2027.
Subject: Design Studies 25 & 35
Contract: 1.0 FTE Temporary
An Alberta Education certified teacher is required for a 1.0 FTE assignment at the North High
School Campus.
Responsibilities:
1. Competently plan for, provide and assess instruction to students based on Teaching
Quality Standards.
2. Teaching the courses of study and education programs that are prescribed, approved or
authorized pursuant to the Education Act.
3. Regularly assess student performance and communicate results to students,
parents/legal guardians and school administration.
4. Maintain a safe and caring environment that fosters student learning.
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Educator, subject to the teacher’s
contract of employment and the Education Act.
Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the following qualities:
- A passion for teaching and learning and a positive, enthusiastic attitude;
- A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn;
- The ability to provide an inviting and secure classroom environment for students – one
with clear expectations, consistent consequences, and specific, articulated learning
goals;
